Alex: The Life of a Child (1986) (movie): Alexandra Deford, a precious and precocious girl, was just eight years old when she died in 1980 following a battle against the debilitating effects of cystic fibrosis, the number-one genetic killer of children. Her poignant and u... Discover the latest Discussions, Reviews, Quotes, Theories, Explanations and Analysis of Alex: The Life of a Child (1986) below